1. (1) A licensed occupational therapist who meets the requirements of 37-24-106 may apply or administer topical medications by:

   1. (a) direct application;
   2. (b) iontophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of electricity; or
   3. (c) phonophoresis, a process in which topical medications are applied through the use of ultrasound.

2. (2) A licensed occupational therapist may apply or administer the following topical medications:

   1. (a) bactericidal agents;
   2. (b) debriding agents;
   3. (c) anesthetic agents;
   4. (d) anti-inflammatory agents;
   5. (e) antispasmodic agents; and
   6. (f) adrenocorticosteroids.

3. (3)

   1. (a) Topical medications applied or administered by a licensed occupational therapist must be prescribed on a specific or standing basis by a licensed medical practitioner authorized to order or prescribe topical medications and must be purchased from a pharmacy certified under 37-7-321.
   2. (b) Topical medications dispensed under this section must comply with packaging and labeling guidelines developed by the board of pharmacy under Title 37, chapter 7.
4. (4) A licensed occupational therapist who applies or administers topical medications shall keep appropriate records with respect to those medications.

History: En. Sec. 4, Ch. 101, L. 2003.